What do I do if I have an existing sump pump or pipe discharge from my property?

by Laura Pace Lilley

If the discharge is not causing a buildup of ice in the public right-of-way, including the sidewalk or street, or is NOT adversely impacting an abutting property, nothing is required. Otherwise, its discharge must be addressed by doing one of the following:

  • Direct the discharge to a municipal storm sewer system that can accommodate the flow from the sump or pipe.
  • Move the discharge to another point on the owner’s property where the discharge can be dissipated without issue.
  • Move the discharge to a point 10 feet from the property/street right-of-way line.
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